UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
Close on Oct 19, 2026
- Market cap
- $73.37M
- P/E (TTM)
- –
- Dividend yield
- –
About Universal Electronics
Household Audio & Video Equipment, SIC 3651
Universal Electronics Inc. develops, manufactures, and licenses universal control and sensing technologies for connected home and home entertainment ecosystems. Operating as a single reportable segment, the company provides smart thermostats, radio-frequency security sensors, voice-enabled remote controls, microcontrollers, and cloud-based software solutions. It licenses proprietary device knowledge libraries and device discovery software to original equipment manufacturers, service providers, and consumer electronics brands. In retail, the company offers replacement remotes, mounting solutions, and audio-video accessories directly to consumers. Its customers primarily include HVAC manufacturers, video service providers, consumer electronics companies, and home security system integrators.
The company is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. It operates across multiple international markets with two domestic subsidiaries and 22 international subsidiaries across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The business maintains manufacturing and assembly facilities in China, Vietnam, and Brazil, and conducts research and development operations across the United States, Europe, China, and India.
Summary of the business section of Universal Electronics's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- UNIVERSAL ELECTRONICS INC
- Founded
- 1986
- Headquarters
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Address
- 15147 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite H300 85254
- Phone
- (480) 530-3000
- Website
- uei.com
- Employees
- 3,099, Dec 31, 2025
- Industry
- Household Audio & Video Equipment
- Incorporated in
- Delaware
- Fiscal year ends
- December 31
- Auditor
- GRANT THORNTON LLP, Phoenix, Arizona
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- UEIC
- Exchange
- Nasdaq
- Shares outstanding
- 13M, Aug 3, 2026
- Public float
- $74.35M, Jun 30, 2025
- Filer category
- Accelerated filer<br>Smaller reporting company
- Stock splits
- 2-for-1, Feb 1, 2000
- SEC CIK
- 101984
- CUSIP
- 913483103
- ISIN
- US9134831034
- LEI
- 549300ZW9EULAR7T6F89
- EIN
- 33-0204817
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Paul D. Arling | CEO, Director | 309,298 |
| Sui Man Ho | Chief Financial Officer | 50,846 |
| Joseph Lee Haughawout | Chief Operating Officer | 50,315 |
| Wade Michael Jenke | CEO and President | 50,000 |
| Richard K. Carnifax | COO and Interim CEO | 16,793 |
| Ramzi Ammari | Sr.VP Corp Planning & Strategy | 39,029 |
| David Cheung Hyen Chong | EVP Global Sales | 42,821 |
| Bryan M. Hackworth | SVP and CFO | 81,707 |
| Richard A. Firehammer Jr | Senior Vice President | 1,339 |
| Eric Singer | Director | 2,776,479 |
| Michael D. Burger | Director | 54,173 |
| Sue Ann Hamilton | Director | 83,791 |
| Satjiv S. Chahil | Director | 318,265 |
| John Mutch | Director | 54,591 |
| William C. Mulligan | Director | 79,594 |
| Romulo Pontual | Director | 40,270 |
| Edward K. Zinser | Director | 47,816 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Mrarling | $818.17K | -$263.91K | $496.23K | $17 | – |
| FY2025 Mrcarnifax | $1.26M | $1.17M | $496.23K | $17 | – |
| FY2024 Mr. Arling | $1.33M | $1.70M | $654.47K | $21 | – |
| FY2024 Mrarling | $1.33M | $1.70M | $654.47K | $21 | – |
| FY2024 Mrcarnifax | $0 | – | $654.47K | $21 | – |
| FY2023 Mr. Arling | $3.66M | $382.00K | $880.00K | $18 | – |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“Labor unions represent approximately 6.0% of our 3,099 employees as of December 31, 2025.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2023 | Listing notice | Notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01) |
| Nov 4, 2010 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Feb 24, 2009 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| May 21, 2008 | Listing notice | Notice of delisting or failure to satisfy a listing rule (8-K Item 3.01) |
| Aug 31, 2005 | Auditor change | Change in certifying accountant (8-K Item 4.01) |
| Apr 1, 1999 | Late filing | Notification of late filing |